Cyprus “Non-Dom” Status Boosts Cyprus Company Formations

Cyprus “Non-Dom” Status Boosts Cyprus Company Formations

April 2017

The new status of a physical person, enacted in Cyprus by the Law 119(I)/2015, as “tax resident but non-domiciled” has already boosted the interest of foreign investors  to permanently reside in Cyprus, invest in Cyprus, incorporate a Cyprus Company and enjoy the benefits that the island of Cyprus has to offer.

The Law, which was enacted on 16/07/2015, gives significant advantages to foreign investors in contrast with what was in force before.

What was in force before the new legislation for individuals?

•  A non-tax resident physical person had no obligation to pay Special Defence Contribution (SDC is a tax imposed on income from dividends, interest and rentals earned from both Cyprus and worldwide sources)
• A tax resident physical person had the obligation to pay Special Defence Contribution on income from dividends, interest and rentals earned from both Cyprus and worldwide sources.

What is in force following the new legislation for individuals?

• A non-tax resident physical person still has no obligation to pay as before
• A tax resident physical person has the obligation to pay BUT ONLY if he/she has his/her domicile in Cyprus.

Most foreign investors who were born and live outside Cyprus can qualify for the Non-Dom status. Therefore, by becoming a tax resident of Cyprus, but non-domiciled, you can enjoy tax free dividends, interest and rental income on a personal basis for the next 17 years. If the above is combined with a Cyprus company formation and by doing business worldwide through this Cyprus Company, an investor can enjoy 12.5% total tax, both on a company and on a personal level.

Contact one of our officers NOW to get more information about the procedure to obtain the Non-Dom status, to initiate the incorporation of a Cyprus company and to enjoy the benefits of an EU company, residing in one of the safest destinations in Europe with zero personal tax.

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